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Cortex XSIAM vs. Google Security Operations
75% less work, 98% lower MTTR, only with XSIAM.
Google SecOps
Weak Detection = Missed Attacks
- Google SecOps is primarily a query engine — analysts start from zero and must hand‑build nearly every rule just to achieve baseline coverage.
- Without ML-based analytics, Google SecOps relies upon a small number of easily evaded YARA rules to detect user-based threats.
- Creating detections in Google SecOps is complex, relying on a programmatic interface that demands advanced scripting skills.
Why Cortex XSIAM
AI-Powered Analytics.
No Blind Spots.
Unlike basic data warehouses, XSIAM ships with 10,000+ curated detectors and 2,600+ ML models for 100% MITRE-validated detection, while native XDR blocks threats in real time.
100%
Detection with industry-low false alerts in MITRE ATT&CK® Round 6
Google SecOps
Manual Investigations = Slow Response
- Investigations still leans heavily on query-centric workflows, with teams assembling context across disparate sources and tuning rule content to reduce noise.
- Immature case management and poorly integrated SOAR with few prebuilt playbooks increase the burden on overwhelmed SOC teams.
- A complex, query-driven interface slows down investigations and requires advanced expertise to find root cause.
Why Cortex XSIAM
Best-in-Class Automation.
Immediate Response.
Cortex XSIAM dramatically simplifies incident response with industry-leading automation across triage, investigation and response.
75%
Less manual work
Google SecOps
Disjointed Platform = Broken Workflows, Wasted Time.
- Getting all data in requires custom, complex parsers that need constant tuning.
- Disjointed SIEM, XDR and Exposure Management tools require time-consuming console hopping.
- Lack of a native EDR results in zero ability to prevent attacks.
Why Cortex XSIAM
One Unified Platform.
Efficient Operations.
XSIAM unifies SIEM, XDR, SOAR and ASM in one platform with a single user interface. Hundreds of one-click connectors handle ingestion, parsing and health check so analysts can focus on threats, not data pipelines.
7→1
Point product consolidation
Side by side, there’s no comparison.
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM |
Google Security Operations
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Detection Coverage | Behavior-Driven Detection = Fewer Breaches 10,000+ detectors and 2,600+ ML models deliver MITRE-validated 100% detection, accelerating triage and response. | IoC-Dependent = Missed Threats IoC-heavy rules plus DIY correlation rule development let novel tactics slip through, raising breach risk. |
Unified Platform | Single Console, Full Context SIEM, XDR, SOAR and ASM share one backend and UI, ending swivel-chair pivots. | Partner-First Ingestion, Limited Native Telemetry No native XDR; requires separate tools and consoles for specialized detection and response, leading to pivots and tuning. |
AI Threat Workflows | Real-Time AI Triage, No Manual Workload Machine learning automation enables rapid, accurate threat prioritization without manual queries. | Entity Grouping ≠ Root-Cause Clarity Grouping hinges on loosely coupled entities, not stitched data, and analysts can’t pivot from alerts to endpoint root cause in one step - slowing response. |
Automation | End-to-End SOC Automation 1,000+ out-of-the-box playbooks and a no-code builder cut MTTR by up to 98%. | Limited Automation, High Operational Burden Weak case management and limited SOAR playbooks force teams into spreadsheets and custom development. |
Third-Party Testing | Proven MITRE + Causality Graph Cortex achieved 100% technique-level detection in MITRE ATT&CK Round 6; our causality graph traces endpoint process chains and fuses third-party alerts. | No Public Third-Party Attack Testing Results Google SecOps has no published MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations or AV-Comparatives results; they reference MITRE mapping dashboards rather than evaluation outcomes. |
Why Palo Alto Networks
Better security, proven results.
The State of Louisiana scales security using AI-driven Cortex XSIAM®
300%
ROI achieved through modernization efforts
"We didn’t know what we were missing until we saw the capabilities of what XSIAM offered. It’s like removing a grainy film from my eyes, only I didn’t realize the film was there until I looked through the XSIAM lens. The possibilities are endless with these tools together."
100%Detection and industry-low false positives in MITRE ATT&CK Round 6
“The Al-driven approach is important in the security landscape, and vendors that can offer strong, tested. Al solutions will be important to watch. Palo Alto Networks Precision Al system is designed to achieve near 100% accuracy in detecting and preventing cyber threats, including sophisticated threats. The evolving security landscape is making Al integration an attractive way to address complex security problems through analysis of massive amounts of data.”
“Despite being the newest NG-SIEM on the market, …already boasting TDIR lifecycle management capabilities—from detection and alerting through to remediation response actions—that equal or surpass nearly every other competing solution.”
“The Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM platform supports a wide range of use cases including compliance, log management, [and] threat hunting … Centralizes all security data and uses ML data models designed specifically for security.”
“The Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM platform supports a wide range of use cases including compliance, log management, [and] threat hunting … centralizes all security data and uses ML data models designed specifically for security.”
“The Al-driven approach is important in the security landscape, and vendors that can offer strong, tested Al solutions will be important to watch. Palo Alto Networks’ Precision Al system is designed to achieve near 100% accuracy in detecting and preventing cyber threats, including sophisticated threats. The evolving security landscape is making Al integration an attractive way to address complex security problems through analysis of massive amounts of data.”
“Despite being the newest NG-SIEM on the market … already boasting TDIR lifecycle management capabilities — from detection and alerting through to remediation response actions — that equal or surpass nearly every other competing solution.”
“Cortex XSIAM has transformed our security operations the way our previous SIEM could not. XSIAM has enabled automation and orchestration to our detection, investigation, and response workflows — which has been a massive improvement over the productivity and the security posture for LOLC.”
“The capabilities of XDR and XSOAR have served us well. We view XSIAM as the next frontier in moving towards a next-generation SOC as it integrates various features in a single unified platform. With XSIAM, we expect greater automation and greater empowerment to our Cyber Operations team.”
“The Cortex portfolio has really helped our SOC mature. With so many threats coming in, having that toolset has really been a big benefit for us.We had a vision to build, manage and maintain the best state cyber operations center in the United States. Working with Palo Alto Networks, we’ve been able to bring that forward.”
100%Detection and industry-low false positives in MITRE ATT&CK Round 6
“The Al-driven approach is important in the security landscape, and vendors that can offer strong, tested. Al solutions will be important to watch. Palo Alto Networks Precision Al system is designed to achieve near 100% accuracy in detecting and preventing cyber threats, including sophisticated threats. The evolving security landscape is making Al integration an attractive way to address complex security problems through analysis of massive amounts of data.”
“Despite being the newest NG-SIEM on the market, …already boasting TDIR lifecycle management capabilities—from detection and alerting through to remediation response actions—that equal or surpass nearly every other competing solution.”
“The Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM platform supports a wide range of use cases including compliance, log management, [and] threat hunting … Centralizes all security data and uses ML data models designed specifically for security.”
“The Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM platform supports a wide range of use cases including compliance, log management, [and] threat hunting … centralizes all security data and uses ML data models designed specifically for security.”
“The Al-driven approach is important in the security landscape, and vendors that can offer strong, tested Al solutions will be important to watch. Palo Alto Networks’ Precision Al system is designed to achieve near 100% accuracy in detecting and preventing cyber threats, including sophisticated threats. The evolving security landscape is making Al integration an attractive way to address complex security problems through analysis of massive amounts of data.”
“Despite being the newest NG-SIEM on the market … already boasting TDIR lifecycle management capabilities — from detection and alerting through to remediation response actions — that equal or surpass nearly every other competing solution.”
“Cortex XSIAM has transformed our security operations the way our previous SIEM could not. XSIAM has enabled automation and orchestration to our detection, investigation, and response workflows — which has been a massive improvement over the productivity and the security posture for LOLC.”
“The capabilities of XDR and XSOAR have served us well. We view XSIAM as the next frontier in moving towards a next-generation SOC as it integrates various features in a single unified platform. With XSIAM, we expect greater automation and greater empowerment to our Cyber Operations team.”
“The Cortex portfolio has really helped our SOC mature. With so many threats coming in, having that toolset has really been a big benefit for us.We had a vision to build, manage and maintain the best state cyber operations center in the United States. Working with Palo Alto Networks, we’ve been able to bring that forward.”
